Marine Habitats

Question 1

Characteristics of a kelp forest

Answer 1

Large plants attached to rocks, expending themselves to try and reach sunlight. These large plants often block out sunlight below.

Question 2

What animals live in a kelp forrest

Answer 2

Smaller algae and animals i.e.. jellyfish, starfish sea urchins

Question 3

Characteristics of a sea grass meadow

Answer 3

Sea grass meadows grow in mostly sheltered, shallow coastal waters. And the plants are usually anchored in sand or mud

Question 4

Animals found in sea grass meadow:

Answer 4

banjo rays, eagle rays, fish, port jackson shark

Question 5

Characteristics of sandy shores and bottoms

Answer 5

They are highly dynamic environments, but is a difficult habitat to live in due to the rapidly changing conditions

Question 6

What animals live in sandy shores and bottoms

Answer 6

Although this habitat may look bare, it houses many animals such as: Crabs and Worms

Question 7

Characteristics of the intertidal zone

Answer 7

This area is above the water at low tide, and submerged during high tide. It generally has high exposure to the sun and the organisms that live there are highly adapted to the harsh extremes.

Question 8

Animals found in the intertidal zone

Answer 8

Barnacles, Crabs, oysters, Limpets, Muscles

Question 9

Characteristics of barrens and rocky reefs

Answer 9

Lots of places to shelter for animals

Question 10

Animals found in barrens and rocky reefs

Answer 10

Lots of sea urchins, Cuttle fish, wobbygong sharks, groper fish